> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.advocora.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Build a query

> Find exactly the contacts, individuals, or gifts you need by combining filters—then save the query to reuse it.

**Queries** let you answer precise questions about your data—"households in Oregon who gave over \$100 last year," "individuals with no email on file," and so on. Open **Queries** in the sidebar.

## Pick what you're looking for

Start by choosing the **result mode**—what each row in your results represents:

<CardGroup cols={3} />

<Note>
  Switching modes clears your current conditions and results, since each mode has its own set of fields.
</Note>

## Build the conditions

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add a condition">
    Each condition is a **field**, an **operator**, and a **value**—for example, *State* / *is one of* / *CA, OR, WA*.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Combine with AND / OR">
    Set the group logic: **AND** requires every condition; **OR** matches any. You can nest groups for more complex logic.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Execute">
    Choose **Execute**, then pick which **fields** (columns) to show in your results.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save (optional)">
    Choose **Save**, name the query, and optionally **share it with your team**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## The kinds of filters

Fields span contact info, the people in a household, contact methods (email/phone and opt-in status), addresses (down to congressional district), tags, and giving. Operators adapt to the field—text supports *contains* and *starts with*; numbers and currency support *greater than* and *between*; dates support *in the last N days*; tags support *has tag* and *doesn't have tag*.

## Saved queries

The **Saved queries** tab lists everything you've saved. Filter by search, result mode, and ownership; click any query to load it back into the builder to run, adjust, or remove.

<Tip>
  A query is the fastest way to build a one-time list. If you want an audience that keeps itself current for email, build a [segment](/email/lists-and-segments) instead.
</Tip>